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NBA Summer League

NBA Summer League

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:02 am

by Tom Nolette

Predicting 2016 NBA Summer League Breakout Players

There are always a few surprises at NBA Summer League, particularly among rookies who end up looking like steals after July. Last year, it was Norman Powell, a second-round pick due to limited size and shot-creating ability. He ended up averaging 18.3 points in Las Vegas and went on to become a key member of the Toronto Raptors' rotation later in the season and postseason.

The breakout sophomores are easier to peg based on previous results. Marcus Smart, T.J. Warren and Doug McDermott each came back to dominate stretches of Summer League in 2015.

After struggling through knee issues as a rookie, McDermott looked much fresher in Vegas last summer, when he scored 18.8 points per game. He emerged as a reliable sniper for the Chicago Bulls off the bench (42.5 percent from three).

Thursday, July 14 Seeds 1-8 will play against the winners of July 13 games at the below times and locations: Cox Pavilion: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Thomas & Mack: 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

Friday, July 15 Losers from games on July 13 and July 14 will play at the below times and locations: Cox Pavilion: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Thomas & Mack: 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 16 - Quarterfinals Winners from games on July 14 will play at the below times: Thomas & Mack: 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Sunday, July 17 - Semifinals Winners from games on July 16 will play at the below times: Thomas & Mack: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Monday, July 18 -- Championship Winners from games on July 17 will play at the below time: Thomas & Mack: 9 p.m.